Eugenio d'Ors (1881-1954)

A lo largo de su vida, Eugenio d'Ors fue nacionalista catalán, sindicalista, monárquico y, finalmente, falangista. También fue un intelectual extraordinario y uno de los autores más influyentes de la España de la primera mitad del siglo XX. Admirable desde un punto de vista cultural e incómodo desde una perspectiva política, es inevitable que d'Ors haya sido defendido muchas veces y condenado al olvido muchas más. Una figura tan relevante, compleja y llena de contrastes necesitaba una biografía que examinara unitariamente todas sus facetas. De un modo exhaustivo y nada complaciente,...

Book Features: • Ages 4-8, Grades PreK-2 • 16 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Simple, patterned Spanish text with full-color pictures • Includes comprehension questions, writing prompts, and high frequency words • Graphic organizers and photo glossary included Learn About Animal Life: In Listos para las Ciencias: Los Animales Necesitan Refugio, preschoolers—second graders learn all about the unique homes that different animals make or find, and live in! Science Made Fun: We all live somewhere, but most animals live out in the wild! Young readers learn about the different types of...

★“Fascinating...An appealing resource sure to spark an interest in biomimicry, from casual readers to budding scientists. Recommended for all libraries.”—School Library Journal, starred review Did you know that lamps can be powered by glowing bacteria instead of electricity? That gloves designed like gecko feet let people climb straight up glass walls? Or that kids are finding ways to make compostable plastic out of banana peels? Biomimicry, the scientific term for when we learn from and copy nature, is a revolutionary way to look to nature for answers to environmental problems such...

Pablo es un niño, hijo de un pescador, que vive en un pequeño pueblo en un acantilado junto al mar. Como ya sabe leer y escribir, escribe a su amiga Clara y le cuenta cómo es su familia, sus amigos, su pueblo. Una bella historia en la que se resalta la importancia de la comunicación y la amistad.

Learning about a career as a molecular biologist is the perfect introduction to the practical applications of STEM. This career-focused book aims a microscope at molecular biology, helping readers understand DNA, genes, and the systems within a cell. Readers will also learn about advances in the field and how to work towards a job as a molecular biologist. Accessible text is paired with vivid visuals to keep readers’ interest as they learn more about this STEM topic. A graphic organizer and fun fact boxes present additional information to ensure a dynamic learning experience.